Fight, fight, fight for Washington State: Gov. Chris Gregoire signed legislation that will eventually bring a Washington State University presence to Everett.
Among the changes coming: UW alumni within city limits will be asked to trade in their Husky gear for Crimson and Gray duds. Bib overalls will be considered acceptable formal wear for all official functions. And the city of Everett will rename itself West Palouse.
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Greasing the skids: Oil industry advocates are arguing against a White House proposal to strip the industry of $4.4 billion in annual tax breaks at a time when it’s raking in record profits and drivers are paying $4 a gallon. Oil executives claim that those breaks are needed for reinvestment in oil exploration and drilling of new wells.
And you can’t expect them to tap their profits for that when the industry has other expenses. Can you imagine what it costs to fill up the tank of a Lear jet these days?
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Pardon me, but do you have any Grey Poupon? The outrageous hat worn by Princess Beatrice at the recent royal wedding will be auctioned for charity on eBay. As of Thursday night the top bid was $8,229.
If that’s over your head wear allowance, go to the nearest mall, buy a soft pretzel from Auntie Anne’s and paste it to your forehead with some mustard.
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